Royal Alexandra Theatre

Royal Alexandra Theatre is a National Historic Site of Canada in Toronto, Ontario.

Ontario · 260 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario · location approximate

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ROYAL ALEXANDRA THEATRE Constructed in 1906-1907, this theatre is an intimate but lavish version of the traditional l9th century theatre, with two steep balconies as well as side boxes. John M. Lyle (1872-1945), one of Canada's most distinguished architects of the 20th century, designed the Royal Alexandra Theatre following the Beaux-Arts style, thus providing an elegant setting for Toronto's sophisticated theatrical and musical events. Since its rescue and rejuvenation by Ed Mirvish in 1963, when it was to be demolished for a parking lot, this theatre again plays a central role in the social and cultural life of the city.

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THÉATRE ROYAL ALEXANDRA Construit en 1906-1907, ce théâtre, avec ses deux balcons inclinés et ses corbeilles, est une version réduite mais luxueuse des théâtres du XIXe siècle. John M. Lyle (1872-1945), l'un des architectes canadiens les plus renommés du XXe siècle, en a fait les plans d'après le style Beaux-Arts, fournissant ainsi un élégant décor aux activités les plus recherchées de Toronto dans le théâtre et la musique. Préservé et rénové par Ed Mirvish en 1963, alors qu'il devait être démoli pour un parc de stationnement, ce théâtre joue de nouveau son rôle de premier plan dans la vie sociale et culturelle de la ville.

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